Overview

• His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, announced his death on June 15 via Facebook, describing him as “generous, funny, brilliant and handsome.”
• Bell had celebrated the opening night of Disney’s live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' with family in Kapolei just two weeks before his passing.
• He was credited as the “Big Hawaiian Dude” in 'Lilo & Stitch' and held guest roles on the TV series 'Magnum P.I.' and 'Hawaii Five-0.'
• Known locally for his voiceovers at Kona International Airport, he also served as an assistant airport superintendent and was an ambassador for Kona Brewing Company.
• Tributes have poured in from family, colleagues and fans, and he was in post-production on Amazon MGM Studios’ action-comedy 'The Wrecking Crew.'